Ximena Casillas: the girl who is more than just the girl next door by Katherine Carson

A few days ago I sat down with my
good friend and new actress, Ximena Casillas.We met in a cozy coffee shop, quite late to discuss her dreams and
dedication to being a star.Meeting up
with her has been quite a challenge due to her extremely busy schedule, but I
lucked out getting this interview.I
wanted people to get to know Ximena the way I do.I can’t even explain how much I admire her
work ethic, passion, and kindness that she shows everyone in her daily
life.Ximena came to America from Mexico
City to become a professional actress.Without
further ado, here is Ximena, the girl who is more than just the girl next door.

K: What has been your favorite role as an actress?

X: I’ve been very lucky to play very different and unique
characters in my career so far.But my
favorite character that I have been able to play is Sofia in The Charlie Cure.She is a young woman who has been diagnosed
with cancer and who finds that love and laughter are the best cure.(Pause).It was actually a very challenging role and it made me grow a lot as an
actress and a human being.

K:Did you learn anything
new from this character?

X: She made me understand how much being sick affects people in
your life and that they just want to be there for you.So you have to open yourself to others in
order to heal.She made me realize how
precious life is and that we have to fight for what we want.

K: You are one of the most positive people I have ever met.How do you remain so positive?Seriously what is your secret?

X:I sleep upside down.(Laughs).Just kidding.I try to remind
myself why I do things and see the good in every situation.I have accomplished everything that I have
wanted so far because I have never given up.I really believe that there is no way that you can fail unless you give
up.I also, surround myself with very
positive and happy people.

K: While acting seems like your main goal.You have also written and produced projects
as well.Do you enjoy creating and
producing your own material?What are
the challenges of that?

X: I love it!To be honest I
never thought that I could, but once I did I realized that creating a story and
being in control is a rewarding experience.It’s a lot of work.I really
think the hardest part has been financing the projects, but it is definitely
something that I want to continue doing.(Smiles).But I still have a lot
to learn.

K: Since you look quite young, do you grow tired of playing younger
roles?Or do you feel like you have been
able to play characters more your age?

X: All the roles that I have played, even roles that are younger
than me, have been very challenging.I
think being older than I look and playing younger roles gives me the maturity
to play complex young women.(Laughs).So no I don’t get tired of it.

K: Is it hard building a career in America with an accent?

X: (Clears throat). Yes. (Laughs).It was very hard at the beginning.It was hard to find roles that would fit me.Especially because I was told many times that
I didn’t look Latino enough.But I also
couldn’t play an American because of my accent.

K: How did you deal with that?

X: I kept going and I found different opportunities and people who
wanted to work with me no matter where I was from or if I had an accent or
not.And sure enough my confidence to
keep going is what made me stand out and prove that I was capable of playing a
wide variety of roles.

K: What are your upcoming projects?

X: I was recently offered a role in the feature film Mariposas En Invierno (A Winter’s Butterfly).This is a project that I am very excited
about because it is a project that includes music and requires me to sing.I will also, continue filming the miniseries Foreign Love, in which I will continue
my role as Amelia.

K: What are your hopes for the future?

X: That’s a really hard question.I hope that I keep working as much as I have so for and even more.
(Laughs).As well as to continue
creating socially relative content.

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